Israeli Primate Sanctuary Foundation — Attraction in Hevel Modiin Regional Council

It's an amazing place, fun for all the family and all ages! You know how people who care about the well-being of animals don't like going to zoos because it's basically animal abuse and forcing them into captivity just to entertain hedonistic humans? Well, the only primates in this park are rescued, confiscated from labs performing experiments on them, or tiktok users keeping them as pets and dying their fur for likes. The sanctuary offers these primates an opportunity to recover and rehabilitate. Sadly, they will live in captivity, but only because the initial abuse has prevented them from ever being able to survive on their own in their natural habitat. Every penny you spend (admission & tour, refreshments, ice cream, soft drinks, gift shop, everything!) goes to feeding and caring for the cute monkeys and apes and to cover the expenses of the sanctuary so it can keep saving innocent souls. Most of the staff are volunteers, and they are as professional and knowledgeable as they are kind and compassionate. They even feed, spade, and neuter stray cats that wander into the vicinity (and then feed and care for them). The place has a playground, several sitting areas for picnics, a very nice jamboree, and some goats and peacocks roaming free! If you're the kind of people who disobey rules for the sake of feeling superior, who leave wrapping papers and such on the ground even when surrounded by garbage cans, who feed animals when told not to and who jump over fences because your kid wants to pet the monkey - please avoid this place, and while you're at it take a long moment to consider the kind of effect you have on this world. However, if you're educated, considerate of animals and people, and want to have a lovely and rewarding experience , please come and enjoy the sanctuary's attractions! We've been twice already, went on the tour, and bought toys for the girls, and we'll definitely return as soon as we can! Many thanks to all the wonderful people there who always make the visit fun, heartwarming, and unforgettable. You...

חשוב להכיר תחילה בעובדה כי המקום בא להציל קופים מזוועות שונות שעברו או ממקרים שונים שמצריכים טיפול. לכן לאלו שבאים ורואים שפתאום אין מספיק קופים או קופים שהיו נעלמו אולי זו בשורה טובה שהשיקום שלהם הצליח. בגדול קיימת חניית כורכר בסמוך לכניסה, הפארק שוכן בסמיכות ליער בן שמן כך שניתן לשלב פעילות נוספת לאחר מכן. הפארק עצמו מתאים לבילוי של 2-3 שעות בקצב איטי ובהנחה שתעשו 2 עצירות לארוחת בוקר/צהריים ועצירה לארטיק ולמתקנים השונים שהפארק מציע (גני שעשועים ומעיין גימבורי). מלבד קופים יש חלק מחיות המשק שניתן ללטף כאשר האטרקציה בסוף היא הליכה באיזור מחייה של הקופיפים הקטנים והשובבים שאינם מאחורי כלוב ויחמדו את המטלטלים שלכם. מדובר במסלול מעגלי נחמד ובמרכז שמאפשר קיום פעילות קלילה באזור המרכז.

It is important to know the fact that the place comes to save monkeys from various horrors that have passed or from different cases that require treatment. So those of you who come and see that suddenly there are not enough monkeys or monkeys that have disappeared it may be good news that their rehabilitation has succeeded. In general, there is a kurkar parking lot next to the entrance. The park is located close to the Ben Shemen Forest so that additional activity can be combined afterwards. The park itself is suitable for 2-3 hours at a slow pace, assuming that you make 2 stops for breakfast / lunch and stop for ice cream and the use the various facilities that the park offers (playgrounds and Gimbury spring). Apart from monkeys, there are some of the farm animals that can be petted when the attraction at the end is walking in the area of ​​life of the small and mischievous monkeys who are not behind a cage and will appreciate your belongings. This is a nice circular route and a center that allows for light activity in the...

An incredible place with over 900 monkeys, the public only see about 130 of them - but understandably many are hidden in the shade or in makeshift shelter to escape the summer heat. We did a guided tour, the first few areas we were explained the origins of the sanctuary monkeys. Then under guidelines you are free to roam the route along which are (2) designated area to eat (this is very important to know), kids wooden jungle gyms and some seating. Surprisingly shaded areas, with overhead water sprinkled to keep cool. The monkeys look well taken care of and a large area to roam. There is a huge outdoor gymboree that was probably there before the park became a sanctuary, so its safety is really unknown (exposed to the sun and elements.) The last area of the park are freely roaming squirrel monkeys and that was a real highlight for us all. Before entry to the park are toilets, a small cafe with ice cream and a few snacks. There is a nice welcoming area, with air conditioning, and area to watch monkeys documentaries, selling some toys and canvas bags. We would much rather come to a sanctuary such as this - apparently one of the largest in the world, than spend money in a petting zoo observing sad and...